Actually, I sent a similar post about ten days ago (see http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/msg32920.html ). But I frankly think the tone of the proposals to DOT should not center on supporting KBEM but instead on the need for the radio-based information. All the issues regarding the need for KBEM and whether or not it serves a valuable purpose are really irrelevant to DOT's primary mission.
What is relevant is that the service on KBEM provides easily accessed and valuable information to motorists. It's much better than DOT's other alternatives (the telephone 511 service, the signs and signboards, the Internet, etc) And it's much better and comprehensive than the "traffic updates" provided on commercial radio stations. The cost of the service is reasonable for the benefit received (regularly scheduled comprehensive updates plus ad hoc broadcasts if/when circumstances dictate). I suspect that DOT could not find another station willing to give them that amount/type of airtime for the money they pay and that KBEM could thus continue. But appeals based upon the educational value/need for KBEM aren't going to change DOT's mind. Rick Mons Tanglewood neighborhood of Shoreview REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. For state and national discussions see: http://e-democracy.org/discuss.html For external forums, see: http://e-democracy.org/mninteract ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[email protected] Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
